Member Briefs: January 2023-2024
Member Briefs: January 2023-2024. Membership briefs discuss a variety of member topics: Deeper dive in specific topics. If you have any suggestions for topics that would be useful for you, please let us know, always open. January 2023 February 2023 March 2023 April 2023 May 2023 June 2023 July 2023 August 2023 September 2023 October 2023 November 2023 December 2023 January 2024
Wellness Program Compliance Webinar: January 2024
Wellness Program Compliance Webinar: January 2024 Help ensure your employee health and well-being efforts are compliant by viewing our newest wellness program compliance webinar. Recorded on Tuesday, January 30 at 11:30 a.m. ET. Members will: Discover how to design a wellness program that meets the compliance requirements under HIPAA, ADA, GINA and ERISA. Gain a better understanding of compliance regulations and best practices. Learn about EEOC compliance guidelines for wellness programs. Receive a compliance checklist to use in their organization. Live participants were provided with SHRM and HRCI credits for attending this webinar. If you are interested in earning [...]
WCI Member Webinar: Indiana 211
Wellness Council of Indiana Member Webinar: Indiana 211 Under the division of Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Indiana 211 works to connect Hoosiers with free information, referrals and resources to access needed services in local communities. Indiana 211 is available via call, text or web 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Indiana 211 program has expanded to not only connecting Hoosiers to local resources, but also specific lines of business to address rent, utility and childcare assistance. Watch this Indiana 211 Webinar to learn more, including how you as an employer can utilize and provide [...]
SNAP EBT: Kroger Pick Up & Delivery
SNAP EBT: Kroger Pick Up & Delivery Employees can shop at Kroger using their SNAP EBT benefits for pick-up and delivery. Use this quick how-to flyer to share with employees for an easy and fast shopping experience.
U.S. Social Determinants of Health Playbook
The U.S. Playbook to Address Social Determinants of Health Provided by the Domestic Policy Council Office of Science and Technology Policy, November 2023. Improving health and well-being across America requires addressing the social circumstances and related environmental hazards and exposures that impact health outcomes, often referred to as social determinants of health (SDOH). The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines SDOH as “the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.”1 These community-level factors influence a variety [...]
November 16th, 2023, Understanding Diabetes and Chronic Disease Risk Management Webinar
Understanding Diabetes and Chronic Disease Risk Management: Effective Health Plan Strategies for Employers Chronic diseases and diabetes in particular are significant cost drivers for most employer health plans, propelled largely by the inability to support individuals in successfully managing their disease. In the case of diabetes, this results in 16 million ER visits and 7.8 million inpatient hospital stays per year on a population of 37 million. Most health plans are designed to be cost-effective but miss opportunities to improve diabetes management, employee morale and productivity as well as reduce overall plan costs.This webinar will cover the following: Diabetes data education: how diabetes impacts overall [...]
WCI November 2023 Member Webinar: 4-Star AchieveWELL Panel
4-Star AchieveWELL Panel Thank you for taking time to watch the Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI) November member webinar recording. Some of the most recently recognized 4-Star AchieveWELL companies talk best practice, challenges, resources and more in this engaging panel discussion. We hope you enjoy the webinar and found value in its information and resources. A big thank you again to our speakers: Megan Dillman, Workforce Health Coach, Logansport Memorial Hospital Ellen Lowe, Director of Well-Being, Lippert Linda Passmore, Founder and CEO, Complete Wellness Solution If you are a WCI member, and are interested in starting the AchieveWELL program, [...]
A Mental Health Stigma-Free Workplace Culture Toolkit
A Mental Health Stigma-Free Workplace Toolkit It’s become imperative for employers to create a healthy work environment for their employees and cultivate positive outcomes among their workforces. This not only includes building a safer physical work environment but also creating a stigma-free workplace culture. Accomplishing that can foster employee loyalty and retention as well as enhance awareness and acceptance. In a workplace culture where mental illnesses or substance use disorder (SUD) isn’t stigmatized, employees are more likely to be aware of available resources, enter treatment sooner and begin recovery earlier. This toolkit will guide employers on steps they can [...]
Economic Impact of Obesity
Economic Impact of Obesity GlobalData released the first of five-state specific white papers focused on the economic impact of obesity, supported by Lilly. This study quantifies the implications of obesity on Indiana's employment levels and workforce resilience, economic activity, and state revenue/expenses. Key Findings of Indiana Report Obesity and overweight cost Indiana in 2022: $9.3 billion in reduced economic activity, or 2% of Indiana’s GDP $966 million impact on the state budget, or 4.6% of 2022 fiscal year revenue $901 million in health-related absenteeism and disability costs 69,400 fewer adults in the workforce 9% reduced earnings for women with [...]
Indiana Workplace Substance Use & Recovery Survey 2022
Indiana Workplace Substance Use & Recovery Survey 2022 The Wellness Council of Indiana and Indiana Chamber of Commerce are committed to creating and sustaining actionable workplace solutions. Therefore, these efforts help tackle our state’s mental health and substance use disorder crises. Over the past several years, there has been significant effort and investment. Furthermore, this addresses issues using innovative and creative approaches. The Indiana Chamber and Wellness Council of Indiana are committed to assisting employers and their workers. This is shown through its workforce mental health and substance use disorder programming, training and education. The goals of this initiative [...]